All About Rocky Raccoon

Rocky Raccoon has been RVS' official mascot since 2008. Best known for his high fives, rockin' dance moves, and ability to put a smile on the faces of everyone he meets, Rocky's contagious school spirit helps teach students that "School is Cool"!

The Raccoon Behind the Mask

DOB:

August 26, 2008

Height:

Very tall

Weight:

A raccoon never tells!

Skills:

Riding unicycles and scooters, climbing trees, dancing, and playing hockey

A Few of Rocky's Favourites

Movie:

The Great Outdoors

Food:

Fish & Chips (with plenty of tartar sauce)

Music:

Anything loud – He likes to 'rock'!

Sport:

Rock climbing

Hobby:

Giving and receiving hugs

Career Highlights

Participating in a half-time show at a CFL Calgary Stampeders game alongside Harvey the Hound & Ralph the Dog, just to name a few

Competing in an on-ice dance-off against Cochrane High's mascot, The Cobra

Meeting Lanny McDonald and the Calgary Flames Alumni Hockey team with Springbank Community High

Riding a unicycle in the City of Airdrie parade

Presenting RVS' former Superintendent of Schools Greg Bass with a stuffed bass at his farewell event

Cheering on student athletes at Sports Days

Playing a part in Rainbow Creek Elementary's "Putting Things First" 7 Habits Play

Accreditation

Rocky is a graduate of the prestigious Dave Raymond Mascot Bootcamp, which is run by former Philadelphia Phillies mascot Phillie Phanatic. Phanatic was named the best mascot in sports in 2008 by Forbes magazine. In 2011, Rocky travelled to Delaware, where he completed an intensive training camp alongside aspiring and professional mascots from the NBA, MLB, and NFL!